The world’s most advanced 3D printer software

Cross-platform, open source software, available completely free of charge

Print right away using recommended mode, or use custom mode to configure over 300 settings, for maximum control

Expert-configured and road-tested profiles make hardware and material configuration simple and fast, and achieves reliable, professional results

Out-of-the-box support for STL, OBJ, X3D, and 3MF file formats

Add even more functionality with plugins for CAD software and optimized profiles for third-party materials

Combine with Cura Connect to manage one or more network-enabled Ultimaker printers from a single interface

3 steps to printing a 3D model

Every model you design for print must be translated by Ultimaker Cura into instructions your 3D printer will understand. It does this by slicing your model into thin layers and saving the file ready for printing. Here’s the process in a bit more detail.

Design

The first thing you’ll need is a 3D model. Ultimaker Cura works with STL, OBJ, X3D or 3MF file formats out-of-the-box.

Prepare

Within moments, Ultimaker Cura slices your model ready for print. You can preview it, scale it and adjust settings as you’d like.

Print

Send print jobs remotely using a network-enabled Ultimaker 3D printer, or save files to a USB stick or SD card.

Ultimaker Cura tips and tricks

Ultimaker hardware and software – Your complete 3D printing workflow

Ultimaker Cura has been engineered to make the most of your Ultimaker 3D printer and materials. With combined materials, hardware, and software, you have access to one of the most reliable and seamless 3D printing experiences available today.

Enhanced by our community

Because Ultimaker Cura is open source software, the whole world can help to improve it, either by contributing new features to the CuraEngine, or by developing plugins that add extra functionality to the software. Are you a developer? Or just looking for Ultimaker Cura tips and tricks? Start exploring our community of 3D printing experts.